Am I Old Yet?

by
Komaiko, Leah

Plot/Summary:
The author, afraid of aging and feeling old, decides to
volunteer for Elder Corps, an organization that arranges
meetings between a volunteer and a senior
citizen. The author is assigned to visit with Adele, a
90-year-old blind woman who is sharp and in pretty good
health. The original one-hour weekly visit turns into a
real long-term friendship that is described in this book.

Comments:
This "feel good" book is very easy reading. It is a simple
humorous look at a complex set of social conditions
(aging baby boomers, nursing homes and mortality). The
issues raised in this book are ones we will all face at
some time in our lives. Taking time to consider the
process, and the alternatives for lifestyle and living
arrangements for our senior citizens, is better done
sooner than later.